Latest news for BRE 
New PV installation supports BRE’s ‘S Plan’ sustainability initiative(16/05/2012)
As part of its wide-ranging sustainability strategy (The S Plan), BRE has now completed the commissioning of a new roof-mounted photovoltaic (PV) solar array at its large research and office complex in Garston near Watford. Designed and installed by MCS accredited PV specialists South Facing, the new system has been installed to help reduce BRE’s carbon footprint. BRE’s S Plan sets out a four-year programme of continuous improvement across eight ... [more]
Breathing Buildings explores the potential for its ventilation technology in the US market(04/03/2011)
Breathing Buildings' low energy ventilation systems use the principles of natural mixing ventilation in winter and natural upward displacement ventilation in summer to maintain a temperate climate within buildings. Growing focus on energy efficiency in building has seen this technology gain increasing foothold in the UK. Visiting the US as part of a UK Trade Investment (UKTI) led Clean Technology mission, Breathing Buildings co-founder and M... [more]
The Paddock high-spec homes integrate luxury design and eco standards(20/03/2009)
The plans for 42 high-spec homes to be built at a unique location on the edge of the City of Carlisle's Racecourse have been unveiled. All the dwellings have been designed to incorporate the latest practical energy saving measures to produce truly energy efficient homes. Plans for this development of bespoke luxury homes by ndhomes are the first of their kind to be designed to reach Level 4 of the new requirements set out in the Code for Susta... [more]
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